Burden of Dreams

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1900 - 2024

A fascinating and chilling account of the making of Werner Herzog's 'Fitzcarraldo', a project beset by a series of disasters while shooting in the jungle. Documentarian Les Blank has made a compelling film about an obsessed genius and the pain of the creative process.

Year: 1982

Genre: Alice's 500 Greatest Films, Documentaries, Film On Film, Paul's Favourites, Ed's Favourites, Filmmaking, General Docos

Country: USA

Director: Les Blank

Starring: Werner Herzog, Klaus Kinski, Mick Jagger

Duration: 95 Minutes

Rating: M - Contains offensive language.

8/10

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